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Kurnakovite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kurnakovite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Thomsonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kurnakovite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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